What's the bar for success for the Rockets 2023-24 Season (Start of Phase 2)

OremLK · Jun 8, 2023

PeppermintCandy said: ↑

I think the usual expectation for a substantial leap in Year 3 applies for rookies who are 21 or so when they enter the league. For players who enter at 19 and 20, it's probably more realistic to expect a clear jump in Year 4. So, that gives Green, Smith, and Sengun a little more leeway in my book.

For the upcoming season, I'm hoping that the Rockets make some good roster moves. They need to bring in veteran role players whom the new coach can trust to play his system. They should also be guys who can provide Green, Smith, Sengun, etc. the support and experience of playing as a team.

And unless he's a young player who can develop with the other core players, I don't think the Rockets need to break the bank to bring in an established star, such as Harden.

And even if they miss making the play-in tournament, as long as they remain competitive until the end of the regular season and show real progress, I'm good.
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Agreed, it's possible one of them breaks out next season, but I'm not going to be too worried if Green/Sengun/Smith only make minor improvements.

That said, I expect to see significant improvements with Smith's 3P% since that was his calling card as a prospect. I'll be starting to worry if he shoots like 32% or something. I'd like to see him be around league average, or at least pretty close.

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